A recent report measured American “Green Jobs” for the first time. Perhaps no place in the U.S. was hit as hard by the economy of the past several years than Detroit. The Motor City has seen a decline for quite some time, but later this month there is a conference focused on green jobs in the area. Details can be found below.
In addition to the “Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference“, a regional event that also takes place in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia at various times throughout the year, there are a couple of symposiums looking at education and the role of sustainability. One is a domestic event at Prescott College in Arizona, the other is in Sweden, at Uppsala University.
Take a look at some of the choice events and peruse our calendar for conferences near you. Please let us know of any conferences, events, or festivals in your area. If they are appropriate, we will gladly add them to our green events calendar. Send us an email with the event’s name, date, location, description, and website. In fact, one of the events listed below was submitted by a reader of the site.
Here are a few of the events happening around the world:
The Future of Education and Sustainability
When: May 3 – 5, 2012
Where: Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
Description: How will higher education and research be shaped in a time of crisis? What are ways forward in an era of declining resources? What role can and should students and academia have when addressing challenges of today and tomorrow? Note: This is a free conference, but registration is required for the first two days.
Further details: http://uppsalaconference.se/
Good Jobs, Green Jobs Midwest
When: May 10 – 11, 2012
Where: Detroit, MI
Description: The 2012 Good Jobs, Green Jobs Regional Conferences will each reflect the character and uniqueness of their locations and will bring together thousands of labor, environmental, business, elected and community leaders working in their area and around the country to promote, preserve, and build coalitions that create good jobs and preserve our economic and environmental future. The Regional Conferences provide a renewed focus on networking opportunities and showcase the best and most innovative ideas and strategies in the public, private and non-profit sectors.
Further details: http://www.greenjobsconference.org/detroit
Solar Power Mexico
When: May 15 – 16, 2012
Where: Mexico City, Mexico
Description: The Solar Power Mexico conference and exhibition aims for the first time to unite key international players in this growing industry to drive forward government support, promote financial backing and provide a platform for discussion on how the Mexican solar industry can become a global market leader. Solar Mexico is being held as part of the Mexican International Renewable Energy Congress that will unite the leaders of the wind and geothermal industries, further granting your organization an overview of how solar will fit into the wider picture of renewable development.
Further details: http://www.greenpowerconferences.com/solarmexico
Fourth Annual Sustainability Symposium
When: May 17 – 20, 2012
Where: Prescott College, Prescott, AZ
Description: With internationally-known keynote speakers and renowned sustainability experts, each May the Prescott College Ph.D. program in Sustainability Education hosts a symposium centered on the theme of sustainability and its connection with education throughout our society.
Further details: http://www.prescott.edu/experience/news/actual-phd-symposium-2012.html
INFOCAST: DEFENSE RENEWABLE ENERGY AND MILITARY MICROGRIDS SUMMIT
When: May 30 – Jun 1, 2012
Where: Arlington, United States of America
Description: The Department of Defense, the biggest single energy user in the U.S., must source 25% of its power from renewable energy by 2025. The Army’s Energy Initiative Task Force (EITF) will issue PPAs for over 2GW of power in 2012—projects that will require tens of billions of dollars in private investment and finance—making the military the greenest area in green energy going forward. There is room at the table for almost any type of player in the renewable energy space, but only those with a thorough understanding of the DoD’s renewable energy programs will gain access to a market estimated to exceed $7B in 2012 alone.
Further details: http://infocastinc.com/index.php/conference/625
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